Why is it that the main "A-list" Twi characters are often the only ones that get to enjoy smokin' hot times while the other characters have to sit back and watch? Often, they don't even get to watch! With the "Love for the Unloved" contest, we are putting an end to this cruel practice. Let's give those "B-list" characters some love and time in the spot light!

Your one-shot (o/s) story must feature a "B-lister" as your main character, and we encourage that character to have some luvin' with another "B-lister" (i.e. Jessica & Angela, Charlie & Ms. Cope). While the premise of the contest is to highlight "B-list" bench-warmers, you may write a story containing an "A-list character" so long as they are partnered with a "B-lister" (i.e. Sam & Bella). However, if you are partnering with an "A-list" character, your o/s must solely be written from the "B-lister's" point of view. No exceptions!

Submission entries can be human, vamp, alternative universe, crackfic, etc... However, they must abide by the following standards:

-Must be M rated and include a smut/lemon scene in which the "B-lister" is an active participant. (As people under 18 are not allowed to read M-rated fic, we will not accept submissions from those underage.)

-Must be a o/s that is a NEW story. Your story cannot be continued until the contest is over. In addition, your entry cannot be a side-shot or outtake from any on-going/completed fic. It has to be a stand alone/original piece.

-Your story's word count must be between 3000-7500 words. Please stay in this word limit range.

-There are no genre requirements; however, stories with themes of rape, incest, pedophilia, mutilation, torture, kidnapping, or forced submission will NOT be accepted. This includes physical/verbal/sexual abuse guised as smut. If it isn't consensual, we are absolutely not interested.

-Please consider spelling, grammar, and character development. Entries with too many grammatical/punctuation/spelling/sentence structure errors will not be accepted. Betas are beautiful people, get to know one. You can also check out Project Team Beta: http://community.livejournal.com/ptb_twilight/389.html

-Collaborations are acceptable.

-Maximum of 2 entries per person.

-All entries must be posted on Fanfiction.net. Once you have posted your story, submit the link via a private message to the "Love for the Unloved" profile for entrance into the contest.

New writers are encouraged to enter the contest. Please indicate if this is your first piece of fan fiction when submitting your story.

The submission period for the "Love for the Unloved" contest runs from August 14 - September 27th, 9pm PST.

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Judging:

All submissions will be validated by members of the judging panel to ensure they meet all contest rules. Stories which do not meet requirements will be disqualified.

There will be multiple winners of this contest:

1) One story will win by popular vote via a public poll. Details on the public vote will be announced later and will depend on the total amount of entries for the contest.

2) The panel of judges will also select winning stories. Categories include:

-Best Overall Story (encompasses the contest theme)

-Best Cherry Popper "Award for New Author" (new authors can still win in other categories)

-Most Luscious Lemon

Judges:

siouxchef, EJ Santry, mozzer0906, manyafandom, & FloridaChickie

Winners:

The winners from both the public poll and judges' selections will be announced on October 16, 2009.

All winners will have their stories featured on the Perv Pack's Smut Shack and The Fictionators blogs and will receive a special banner. Of course, you will also have the undying love of whatever "B-lister" you give a little "sumthin’-sumthin’" too!